Alienware Puts Solid-State Disks into Desktops
Alienware said Tuesday that it is now shipping solid-state-disks into selected desktop models as well as its notebook PCs.

Sharp's Japanese LED Bulbs Have Adjustable Color
Sharp is releasing nine new LED lamp models for the Japanese market, which it says are highly-efficient, mercury-free, and contain 40,000 hours of service life.

Update: Microsoft Vista Goes Gold
Microsoft has released its Windows Vista operating system to manufacturing, the company is expected to announce shortly.

New eVoice iOS App Transforms iDevices Into Feature-Packed Phone Syste
Customers with an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch can now make &receive calls over a data connection from anywhere in the world without using carrier plan minutes.

Dunn, Others To Plead to Misdemeanor in HP Spy Case
Former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chairman Patricia Dunn and three other defendants involved in the HP board spying scandal that forced Dunn to resign will plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of fraudulent wire communications, the California Attorney General's office said on Wednesday.

Intel Looks to Fight Back in Second Half
News Analysis: Following a string of lackluster quarters and lost market share, Intel says it's reloading for the second half of 2006.
New Utilities for a Happy, Healthy PC
Registry cleaners, driver updaters, and a special sale for PCMag.com visitors.
Nikon Introduces Its Cheapest D-SLR Yet
As if this year's D-SLR war wasn't already intense enough, Nikon has again upped the ante with another consumer D-SLR, the D40, which lists for $599 with lens.

BBC to Lay Off 360 People in Online 'Refocusing'
The BBC will lay off as many as 360 people as it restructures its online operations.

Report: In-Car Navigation Systems Can Be Dangerous
Fiddling around with in-car satellite navigation systems is causing motorists to lose concentration on the road, according to a survey.